Question

The energy possessed by huge waves needed to generate electricity is

• A. Potential energy
• B. Kinetic energy
• C. Solar energy
• D. Heat energy

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Kinetic energy

The explanation for the correct option:

Kinetic energy

1. Huge waves carry kinetic energy due to strong winds across the sea.
2. The strong wind creates fast-moving waves, resulting in high kinetic energy waves.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Potential energy

1. Potential energy comes into the picture when the water is stored at a height from the ground.

Solar energy

1. Solar energy is obtained from the Sun's radiant light and heat.

Heat energy

1. Heat energy involves the temperature difference between two objects.

Hence, option B is correct. The energy possessed by huge waves needed to generate electricity is kinetic energy.